1868 Nicholas Drive
1868 Nicholas Drive
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
$2,680,000
Price
5
Beds
4
Baths
2
1/2 Baths
10,387 Sq. Ft.
$258 / Sq. Ft.
10,387
Sq. Ft.
$258
per Sq. Ft.
Description
On the resale market for the first time! 1868 Nicholas Drive, and the adjacent lot of land, total 3.34 acres of prime residential land in Huntingdon Valley! What makes this land so unique, is that there is enough land per zoning code that 1 horse can be kept! Hunting on the land is also permissible. In fact, rumor has it that General Biddle and President Eisenhower used to go hunting on this very land. The caretaker of General Nicholas Biddle lived in the house that stood here prior to the magnificent...On the resale market for the first time! 1868 Nicholas Drive, and the adjacent lot of land, total 3.34 acres of prime residential land in Huntingdon Valley! What makes this land so unique, is that there is enough land per zoning code that 1 horse can be kept! Hunting on the land is also permissible. In fact, rumor has it that General Biddle and President Eisenhower used to go hunting on this very land. The caretaker of General Nicholas Biddle lived in the house that stood here prior to the magnificent estate that stands here today. To this day General Biddle's historic estate (Melmar) is virtually in the backyard! Lorimer Park backs up to the property as well, so the backyard really encompasses one of the greatest luxuries today - privacy. Warren C. Mann, of Mann-Hughes Architecture, was the architect of this masterpiece, and it took about 6 years to be constructed. The entire outside periphery of the house is done in large hand-cut Valley Forge stone - front to back. The continuous interior of the home is reinforced with steel beams. The entire house is constructed with hardwood panel walls and ceilings, and all interior walls are done in extra thick 3/4'' drywall, to increase soundproofing, as well as insulation. As one approaches 1868 Nicholas Drive, they'll see it's situated perfectly at the end of a cul-de-sac. The home itself has a horseshoe driveway. Spectacular mature trees adorn the property, inclusive of 75+ year old Norway Pines, 50+ year old Black Walnut, 34+ year old Weeping Crimson Japanese Maples, Ornamental Bradford Pear trees and Southern Magnolia. There is an in-ground sprinkler system to maintain the extensive landscaping, enhanced with low voltage lighting. The home has a surveillance system, as well as burglary and fire alarm. The backyard features a double patio with two back waves, done in EP Henry pavers. Both 1868 Nicholas Drive, and its adjacent land parcel, are fenced in together by a Jerith Aluminum fence, whereas the adjacent parcel is gated. Warren lightning rods are furnished on top of a newer Cedar Shake roof, which was installed in 2016. The home has a 3 car garage, with a large walk-in closet housed within. Heading into the front entry of 1868 Nicholas Drive, one is presented with bonded Bronze double doors, with natural patina aging. These are security doors, and are often considered a collector's item - and never need upkeep. Stepping into the house, one is greeted with a roughly 30 X 30' heated floor Marble foyer, with vaulted ceiling, about 35' in height. The custom Lucite chandelier that adorns this ceiling is breathtaking, spanning almost 10' in height, and is on a motorized cable. The interior of the home has quite the lighting scheme, as there are roughly 460 low voltage computer controlled recessed lights inside the home! If that wasn't enough, there is an electric graphic annunciator board, so one knows exactly how many lights are on, and where. The annunciator board is housed in its own utility room, also housing a computer controlled heating system. There are 6 heating and cooling zones, operating at a capacity of 21 tons! As one makes their way through the home, it's hard not to notice the almost 6' wide hallways connecting all the rooms. The oversized kitchen has Corian countertops, breakfast bar, 2 built-in refrigerators, and wall ovens. The family room is roughly 47 X 28' with a custom fireplace, with decorative mirrors surrounding it. What's special about this room, is that there is an interior balcony coming off the primary bedroom upstairs, that looks out on the family room. There is a formal dining room on this level, a library, and 5th bedroom en-suite. There are 4 bedrooms on the upper level, the largest being the primary bedroom with a sitting room measuring roughly 30 X 50'. There is a curved outdoor balcony off this bedroom, overlooking the spectacular backyard. The home has 6 bathrooms total, whereas one is in the partially finished basement.
- Listed by Stephanie H Gross • BHHS Fox & Roach The Harper at Rittenhouse SquareP: 2672472389 phillypenthouses@gmail.com
Property Details for 1868 Nicholas Drive
Tax ID Number
30-00-46018-005
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeDetached
StyleContemporary
Levels/Stories2
WaterfrontNo
Location
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LISTING UPDATED: 04/16/2024 09:01 AM
Property Details for 1868 Nicholas Drive
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAMC2081582 |
| Days on Market | 206 |
| Taxes | $45,187 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1990 |
| Lot Size | 3.34 AC / 145,490 SF |
| County | Montgomery County |
Location
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Building Information for 1868 Nicholas Drive
Stories2Year Built1990Building Size-Lot Size3.34 AC / 145,490 SF
Payment Calculator
$18,391 per month
30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest
Principal and Interest
$14,626
Property Taxes
$3,766
HOA Dues
$0
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Property Information for 1868 Nicholas Drive
Location
Location
- School District Name: ABINGTON
- School District County ID: 300200397027
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: MONTGOMERY
- MLS Area: Abington Twp (10630)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
- Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2023
- Tax Assessed Value: $987,520
- Year Assessed: 2023
- County Tax: $4,184
- City Town Tax: $5,848
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 1101
- Zoning: RSA
- Tax Lot: 114
- School Tax: $34,770
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Rooms
Main
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 1
All Lower Levels
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 10,387.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 8,887.00
- Total SQFT: 11,887.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Stone
- Basement Type: Partially Finished
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Half-Upper Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 4
- # Bathrooms Half: 2
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Parcel ID: 656223
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Garage Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Paved Driveway, Private
- Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Accessibility Features: 48"+ Halls
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
Property History for 1868 Nicholas Drive
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1868 Nicholas Drive
Taxable ValueLand$304,430Additions$683,090Total$987,520
Tax Record2023$45,732 ($3,811 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt8,887 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt8,887 SqFtStories2Lot Size95,832 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1990ZoningVCountyMONTGOMERYAPN30-00-46018-00-5Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 1868 Nicholas Drive
This home is within Abington School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 6 | |||
| Public - | 7 to 9 | |||
| Public - | 10 to 12 | |||
| Private - | PK to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Rydal East School PublicK to 6 | ||
Abington Junior High School Public7 to 9 | ||
Abington Senior High School Public10 to 12 | ||
St. Albert the Great School PrivatePK to 8 |
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